Franklin Middle School
Weekly Update 5.20.24
Important Dates
5/20
- Art show 6-7, band and orchestra concert at 7pm at Stockmeyer auditorium
5/ 21
- Fire drill
- Choir concert 7 pm at Stockmeyer auditorium
- Track & Field Regionals Meet @ Lincoln High School
5/22
- 5th and 6th hour Greatest Book Ever competition
- Track Meet Tri-City Championship @ WMHS 3:30 pm
5/23
- 8th grade Cedar point trip.
5/24
- Water day. Half day of school. Dismissal at 11am
5/27
- No school Memorial day
5/28
- Locker clean out
- Aloha spirit day
5/29
- Popcorn and Movie day during 5th and 6th hour
- 8th grade Chromebook collection day for all students
5/30
- 8th grade dance 6-8pm
- 6th grade chromebook collection
5/31
- End of the year school picnic during 4th hour
- 7th grade chromebook collection
6/3
- Hat day
6/4
- Heritage day. Wear your heritage pride.
- 6th grade honors assembly second hour
- 7th grade honors assembly third hour
- 6th grade field trip to the park fourth-sixth hour
6/5
- 8th grade Honors and Farwell Night 5:30pm (Dept Heads must attend)
- Talent show at HYPE
6/6
- Half day of school. Dismissal at 11am. End of the year parties
6/7
- Last day of School. Dismissal at 11am. 8th grade breakfast and clap out.
7th grade only-HIV/Communicable Disease Prevention
In conjunction with the State of Michigan and in alignment with our elementary and high school curriculum, we will deliver two 45-minute lessons on HIV/Communicable Disease Prevention to our 7th-grade students this month. Instruction will be delivered by Wayne-Westland Certified middle school teachers who have also completed the mandatory training required by the State of Michigan.
Please read the attached letter and exemption form. If you DO NOT want your student to receive this instruction, please return the exemption form, found in the letter, to your principal at your earliest convenience.
You do not have to take any action if you are comfortable with your child receiving this instruction. The attached letter provides more details and a preview of the two lessons. Lessons will be taught to our 7th grade students May 21-23, 2024.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. (734) 419-2400
7th grade MiPhy Survey
This year, our district is taking part in the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth Survey supported by the Michigan Department of Education. The research survey will ask about the health behaviors of 7th, 9th, and 11th grade students. The survey will ask about behavior and attitude related to nutrition, physical activity, injuries, tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use. It will also ask about sexual behaviors that cause AIDS, other sexually transmitted diseases, and pregnancy.
The results of this survey will help students in the future, and allow school leaders to develop curriculum and programming that best meet the needs of our students and families. We would like all selected students to take part in the survey, but the survey is voluntary. If you have any questions, please contact Daryl Beebe, beebed@wwcsd.net, or the building principal.
You only need to return this form (below) if you do not give your child permission to take the survey.
Engineering Society of Detroit
The Engineering Society of Detroit is preparing to launch a new STEM program for middle school boys—the Boys in Engineering Academy (BEA). BEA will be held on the campus of the University of Michigan in partnership with the College of Engineering. The inaugural program begins July 8th thru August 2nd.
- Here is the link for BEA : https://www.esd.org/bea/
Tigers Field Trip
Students in 6th-8th grade were invited to attend a Tigers game as an incentive. Chaperones selected 10-15 students to attend in their group based on good behavior and/or for other positive contributions to Franklin. Thank you to the Detroit Tigers for donating the tickets.
Diversity Club
Students in diversity club painted their flags in celebration of their countries of origin.
8th Grade Updates
Last Monthly PBIS Incentive
Summer Information
Click below for more info regarding Summer EBT
Summer Engineering Program
The Engineering Society of Detroit is offering two summer programs for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
ESD-Boys in STEM is a program for middle school boys who are interested in STEM .
ESD-Girls in Engineering Academy is a program for middle school girls who are interested in STEM.
https://www.esd.org/programs/gea/
There are six scholarships available for each program on a first come-first serve basis. Please visit the program websites for more information.
Food Service Survey
Aramark, our food service provider, is running its Student ViewPOINT survey. They invite parents and students to take this survey together. Your feedback will help enhance our food service program and better meet student needs and expectations. The survey is open until May 13, 2024. Go to www.StudentVP.com and enter passcode 2024.
District Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is crucial for your child's academic success. Please make every effort to ensure your child attends school on time every day and stays throughout the whole day. Consistent attendance throughout the school day allows your child to engage in learning and maximize their educational opportunities fully.
Illness: If your child is not feeling well and cannot attend school, please notify us immediately. Students who are ill should not attend school to prevent the spread of illness to others.
Excused Absences: We understand that there may be instances when your child needs to be absent due to illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, or other legitimate reasons. Please notify the school in advance whenever possible to classify the absence as excused.
Unexcused Absences: Unexcused absences negatively impact your child's education. Absences without valid reasons will be considered unexcused, and appropriate actions may be taken per district policy.
Timely reporting of absences helps us maintain accurate attendance records and ensures that your child's absence is properly documented. Absences must be reported within 24 hours.
There are two convenient methods for reporting your child's absence to facilitate efficient communication and accurate attendance records.
You can notify your child's school through the dedicated attendance line. Please leave a detailed message stating your child's name, grade, and reason for absence.
You can report absences directly through MiStar, our secure online portal for student information. MiStar provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to submit absences.
Thank you for your ongoing support in creating a positive and productive learning environment for all our students.
Family Resource Center
Wayne-Westland Community Schools has a Family Resource Center (FRC), which provides services to any student/family enrolled in our District, free of cost. Some of the services they provide are: basic need assistance, access to over 700 local resources, Laundry Assistance Program and material items for those unable to afford them (emergency toiletries, socks/underwear, hats/gloves/scarves, etc.) They are also able to supply school supplies and backpacks year round for any WWCS student. Please contact our Family Resource Center at: 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net. Our FRC also has a Digital Request for Services Form, which can be used to request assistance by filling out a simple form. Please contact the Family Resource Center directly with any additional questions regarding their services.
Mental Health Support
Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided by Wayne-Westland Community Schools. This is a free service to students, families and staff. Care Solace helps connect individuals to mental health or substance abuse providers. They will call providers, verify insurance and help to make appointments. Contact Care Solace by calling 888-515-0595 or visiting caresolace.com/wwcsdand click “Book Appointment.” Support is available 24 hours a day 365 day a year in any language.
Contact Information
Franklin Middle School
Email: pringled@wwcsd.net
Website: https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/middle-schools/franklin-middle-school/
Location: 33555 Annapolis Street, Wayne, MI, USA
Phone: 7344192400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Franklins-Finest-Franklin-Middle-School/100068667279357/